Consortıum Structure

The project partnership consists of one local and two European partners. The coordinating organization is the Turkish Society of Microbiology, and the project partners are the University of Minho from Portugal and the University of Granada from Spain.

The starting point of this project has been shaped by the effort to bring together the unique capabilities and knowledge accumulations of each participating organization. Following the clarification of the project concept note, our relevant networks and potential collaborators were carefully evaluated. This outreach process was primarily facilitated through electronic correspondence via e-mail and professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn. The aim was to identify partners with competencies and interests aligned with the project's objectives, thereby establishing a strong collaborative foundation for the implementation of the project. The researchers of the applicant organization had already collaborated with the partner organizations in another project and extended partnership invitations for this proposal. Once the partnership was formed, the strengths of all partners were discussed, and the project writing and application process was initiated.

TMC (Turkish Microbiology Society): As the most established civil society organization in the field of microbiology in Türkiye, the Turkish Microbiology Society possesses rich practical experience among microbiology professionals and a deep understanding of the specific needs and challenges faced by practitioners. The Society serves a broad base of professionals and provides microbiology laboratory practitioners with a wide range of opportunities to develop skills and competencies. In this way, it makes significant contributions to the advancement of the field.

UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO (University of Minho): The University of Minho is a public university that offers a wide range of educational programs and conducts research in various fields. They particularly possess deep expertise in effective teaching methodologies and best practices in the field of microbiology. This knowledge base will guide the development of the educational modules and enhance the quality of the content.

UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA (University of Granada): With approximately 55,000 students, 3,700 academic staff, and 2,600 administrative and support personnel, the University of Granada is a comprehensive public research university. This long-established institution has departments or units specialized in microbiology and biosafety. As a result, it offers opportunities to gain in-depth expertise in relevant health service fields.